Life Skills Worker - MHSU Withdrawal Support, Career Growth

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training

Vacation

Insurance premiums

Health & dental

Pension plan

Balanced lifestyle

Job summary

Interior Health seeks a permanent full-time Life Skills Worker to join the MHSU Withdrawal Management team in Kelowna, BC. The role provides structured support, helps clients develop life skills, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in a compassionate, client-centred approach.

Shift types include day and night coverage (11:00–19:00 and 23:00–07:00). The package includes career growth, employer-paid training, vacation, and extended health coverage.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Certificate in a field relevant to the position (community social services, rehabilitation).
• One-year related experience with mental health and substance use problems or equivalent education/experience.
• CPR, First Aid and Food Safe certifications are required.
• Current valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5).

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support services to clients and assist with life skills development.
• Monitor clients per treatment objectives and document observations.
• Demonstrate supportive behaviours and problem-solving and decision-making guidance.
• Assist with activities of daily living and participate in skill-development activities.
• Coordinate with mental health and substance use staff, medical professionals and other providers.

Skills

Withdrawal management

Harm reduction

Compassionate care

Client-centred approach

Team coordination

Education

Grade 12

Certificate in relevant field (community social services, rehabilitation)

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Safe certification

BC Driver's License (Class 5)

Job description

Interior Health seeks a permanent full-time Life Skills Worker to join the MHSU Withdrawal Management team in Kelowna, BC. The role provides structured support, helps clients develop life skills, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in a compassionate, client-centred approach.

Shift types include day and night coverage (11:00–19:00 and 23:00–07:00). The package includes career growth, employer-paid training, vacation, and extended health coverage.